Ford's New Affordable Three-Row Electric SUV Will Have 350 Miles Of Range
Earlier this year, Ford dropped some teaser information on its new truck, dubbed "Project T3," that will be produced at its upcoming BlueOval City plant in Tennessee. That plant will be entirely dedicated to Ford's second generation of EVs. The first generation includes contemporary vehicles like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. At the Ford Capital Markets Day Event, the Big Blue Oval announced that it will be developing a new three-row EV SUV for 2025.
Field says Ford will introduce a three-row SUV in 2025 as part of its second-gen EV lineup. 350 miles of range with battery that is one-third smaller. "We call it a personal bullet train. ... It'll be affordable." pic.twitter.com/wEmHb5BJxt
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Currently, the only available glimpses of the electric vehicle show a skateboard-like architecture, like many EVs today, and three rows of seats. Ford's Doug Field states, "We call it a personal bullet train." Details are scarce, but Ford assured the public that it will have an estimated 350 miles of range and be "affordable." It is not yet known what price bracket "affordable" falls into. But the new unnamed SUV shows Ford is serious about having as many EVs on the road as possible within a relatively short period.
Ford's new electric direction
This announcement solidifies Ford's earlier plans to split its business into three categories: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro. Ford Blue encompasses gas-powered trucks, SUVs, and cars like the Mustang. Then, Ford Model e covers the electric side of the lineup. And finally, Ford Pro supports businesses and people in the trades.
Currently, three-row EV options are on the higher end of the price bracket, with the seven-seater Tesla Model Y starting at $53,490. As for the affordability end of the spectrum, it's yet to be seen how the new Ford will compete with upcoming affordable EV SUVs like the Chevy Equinox EV (it's worth noting that the Equinox has been announced as a five-seater). With the demise of the Chevy Bolt, there are very few affordable new EVs currently on the market, and precisely zero with three rows of seats.